In The Months of Madness

[NY Mane]

I received the newest issue of Cigar Aficionado in the mail yesterday (April edition). There is an interesting article on the Las Vegas oddsmakers during March Madness. The article refers to pro bettor, Alan Boston. I cannot find the full article online yet so I will type some important and interesting parts of the article for the Mall.

[Dr. Jack]

You love your cigar's, huh Mane?

[NY Mane]

Article was written during the 2007 March Madness tournaments.

LVSC watch CBS and ESPN because "you never know what gems of wisdom the talking heads will offer."

LVSC created the first round lines in 45 minutes or roughly 1 1/2 minutes per game.

"If there are 100 people in the room, we want 50/50 opinions...then the casinos take no risk and keeps 10% vigorish..."

Alan Boston embraces March Madness because of the public action. "The lines move in ways to create opportunities."

Sportsbook Director, Robert Walker, sits in front of 3 computer monitors. He tracks the lines and inflow of cash.

Alan Boston IMs with his gambling buddies and occasionally has wagers in excess of $10,000.

[NY Mane]

Originally Posted by Dr. Jack

You love your cigar's, huh Mane?

Not as much anymore. I got the test results from a blood test and I have extremely high cholestrol. I am limited to 1 cigar per month and I started eating healthy foods. I eat chicken wings once a week now...gambling and chicken wings are my vice.

[Dr. Jack]

Do cigars raise cholestrol?

[NY Mane]

Not sure, but it scared me into changing.

[Gobbler's Knob]

Gambling and Chicken Wings. What else is there?